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LV52 PZP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,896 mi
Last recorded37,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 PZP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 37,896 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Washer jet spray poor

Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 35,922 miles

Nearside Seatbelt webbing is twisted

Offside Seatbelt webbing is twisted

Fail 25 Jan 2024 35,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seatbelt webbing is twisted

Offside Seatbelt webbing is twisted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,061 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 35,061 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp pattern only just meets the requirements

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 34,237 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 33,077 miles

both head lamps cloudy

Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 32,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both frontdamper dust covers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Fail 28 Jan 2019 31,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both frontdamper dust covers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,855 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 29,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,407 miles

rear wiper split

water ingress in boot

Fail 1 Mar 2016 26,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

water ingress in boot

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,404 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 22,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,116 miles

Both front tyres badly perished on outer sidewall.(No cords showing)

Cracks on inside sidewall of O/S/R tyre. (No cords showing)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,116 miles

Both front tyres badly perished on outer sidewall.(No cords showing)

Cracks on inside sidewall of O/S/R tyre. (No cords showing)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,097 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LV52 PZP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV52 PZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV52 PZP registered?

LV52 PZP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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